Obituaries

Catherine A. Leindecker, 73, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born January 31, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Tschannon) Bauer. Catherine formerly worked at the Haines Company. She enjoyed attending flea markets, especially the Clearview Flea Market. She also enjoyed gardening. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Timothy Leindecker; five daughters, Cathy Martinson of Montana, Diane King of Ellwood City, Karen Connley and Carol Caton, both of Pittsburgh, and Linda…

Raymond J. Tomaszewski, 88 of Economy Borough, passed away at Rochester Manor on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in Ambridge on February 15, 1931, Raymond was the son of the late John F. and Marie Szewczyk Tomaszewski.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Maryann Zajac on December 2, 1998. Raymond retired as an accountant from American Bridge.  He later retired as the Code Enforcement Officer of Economy Borough.  Raymond was a member of Our Lady of Peace in Conway and a Veteran of the Air Force serving in the Korean War.  An avid outdoorsman, Raymond was…

Shirley M. Shablesky, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at UPMC Jameson surrounded by her family. Born September 18, 1937, Shirley was the daughter and step-daughter of the late Olive and Jack Graham.  She married Joseph J. Shablesky, Jr. on August 24, 1957 and he preceded her in death on January 20, 1997.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Shirley retired from Giant Eagle where she was the manager of the health and beauty department.  Shirley enjoyed everything about cooking, from reading one of her many cookbooks to watching cooking shows on television.  She loved…

Mary M. Magnifico, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence, on Saturday, July 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Beaver Falls on April 13, 1930, Mary was the daughter of the late Domenic and Agnes Muoio Morelli.  She married Thomas Magnifico on June 26, 1954 and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2015 after 61 years of marriage.  Mary was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  She loved her family, and she absolutely loved taking care of her eight grandchildren. Mary is survived by her three children and their spouses: Thomas A. & Cyndi…

Father Pitirim (Peter) Stehnach, age 90, fell asleep in the Lord on the evening of July 10. Having served the Orthodox Church in America faithfully for over 50 years as a parish priest at St. Gregory, Wappingers Falls, NY; St. Andrew, Lyndora, PA; Holy Transfiguration, Steubenville, OH; Holy Resurrection, Forest Hills, PA; St. John the Baptist, Black Lick, PA, from where he retired on his 85th birthday. Father also served as a personal aide and driver for the late Archbishop Kyrill of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for over 20 years. Born in Conemaugh, PA to the late Michael and Mary…